Sides

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Filling

Makes about 2 cups

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Filling

Makes about 2 cups

Nutritional information per 2 tablespoon serving:Calories 22 (10% from fat)
carb. 4g
pro. 1g
fat 1g
sat. fat 0g chol. 0mg
sod. 79mg
calc. 50mg
fiber 1g

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1 small sweet potato or yam, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice
  • ½ red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch dice
  • ½ corn ear
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and quartered lengthwise
  • 1 small onion, cut into slices
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, drained
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Preparation

  1. Toss one-half of the olive oil with the cubed sweet potato and the red bell pepper and place on the Baking Pan with the corn and ½ teaspoon salt.
  2. Place in the oven in rack position 2. Select Roast at 400°F for 10 minutes.
  3. When time expires, add the jalapeño and onion to the Baking Pan and continue to Roast for an additional 5 to 7 minutes. All vegetables should be soft and lightly browned.
  4. Roughly chop the onion, jalapeño and garlic and toss with the red pepper and sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl.
  5. Cut the kernels off the cob and add to the mixing bowl. Stir together with the black beans and remaining salt, spices and lime juice.